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Oct 4, 2015

WIWTW #16

Some News (That I Actually Care About)

Ah, just what I always wanted. Transformers 5, 6, 7 and 8 have now all been confirmed by Stephen J. Davis who's an executive at Hasbro. Cinematic universe anyone? @Comicbook.com

Box office report: Ridley Scott has another box office success on his hands with The Martian which looks to be finishing the weekend in the $50 million territory. Domestically that is. It's also his first critically approved film after Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Counselor which is certainly nice as well. Sicario islooking to have a modest $11 million opening and Hotel Transylvania 2 after topping the box office with $48.5 million last weekend settles to $28 million this weekend. The disappointment of the week would definitely be Robert Zemeckis' The Walk which only managed $2 million at IMAX-only locations. Everest managed $7.2 million with the same tactic. @Variety

Definitely interesting to hear Marvel picking up What We Do in the Shadows helmer Taika Waititi to direct the next Thor movie. @Indiewire

Kevin Feige has some very levelheaded responses to comments from Steven Spielberg and Zack Snyder regarding superheroes and Marvel in general. @Comicbook.com

Cabin in the Woods sequel incoming? According to Drew Goddard, Lionsgate really wants a sequel. @Indiewire

Upcoming fantasy film Pan has a pretty grim-looking future if pre-release tracking is any indication. Joe Wright's re-telling of the classic children's tale looks like it needs a massive advertising push if it hopes to open bigger than $30 million domestically which is pretty dismal when you take into account the $150 million budget. @The Hollywood Reporter

September 29th

What is it: Ang Lee's second English language effort, set in 70's Connecticut What's good: Emotional weight, picturesque mise-en-scène, strong performances from a stacked castWhat's bad: It's all about middle-class white folk and their problems

September 30th

What is it: Animated Batman film set in the universe of the Arkham video game seriesWhat's good: Boldly violent, the villains take the center stage for a change, entertaining actionWhat's bad: Voice acting in general is far from inspired, not a story that is particularly memorable

October 4th

What is it: An alien abduction found footage film, made for TVWhat's good: Suspenseful, presents itself as a genuine tape to good effect, actors do a good job at pretending to be real peopleWhat's bad: Interspersed interviews can be a bit distracting